COLUMBUS, Ohio – Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will be in Ohio to discuss the federal health care overhaul that has encountered glitches as it rolls out around the country.
The discussions are expected to focus on enrollment in the new health insurance markets created by the act and on community resources.
Sebelius will participate in a panel discussion on the Affordable Care Act in Cincinnati today and followed by a similar discussion Thursday in Columbus.
According to the invitation, Sebelius will be joined by Mayor Michael Coleman in a panel discussion with on community resources and enrollment efforts. The event is scheduled for 9:15 a.m. at the Columbus Metropolitan Library, 96 S. Grant Avenue.
Consumer interest in the new health insurance markets has been strong. But technology glitches have frustrated many trying to sign up for coverage online.
Efforts are continuing to upgrade and repair the online site.